Utilities

Utilities Updates: TypeStyler III, MyTypeArtist and more

TypeStyler III and MyTypeArtist Last July, we reported on the forthcoming TypeStyler III update. Its release is running a bit late. Latest word is to expect it sometime in October. Meanwhile, you might want to check out MyTypeArtist as a potential alternative. (Thanks, Dave Holst of YourOwnName.Com.)

Program Switcher 4.5.2 is out.

Graphic Converter 3.4 is out.

ComLink 302 automatically connects up to three Macs to one serial inkjet printer.

Utilities Updates: Web Confidential, Change File Type and more

Web Confidential 1.0.2 has been released. Categories are now grouped and separators are used in the Category popup menu. It also fixes a crash that appeared when Platinum Appearance was not enabled.

Kodak DC 220/260 Firmware 1.0.4 is out. (Thanks, Louis Brazil.)

Change File Type 1.0.1 is out. It fixes a conflict with contextual menus in Internet Explorer 4.01. Change File Type is a contextual menu plug-in which adds the ability to change file type and creator codes. It requires Bubble Pop Software's TypeShuffler.

Email Merge 1.7 has been released. … Read more

Utilities Updates: MiniSubstitute 1.7.1; Mac OS 8.5 Application Switcher, and more

MiniSubstitute 1.7.1 is a new version of this Finder replacement utility. It is useful for making an emergency startup floppy disk. The file is much smaller than the actual Finder, leaving you more room to put other applications on the disk. (Thanks, Tony Wight.)

Application Switcher Prefs is another utility (similar to the SwitchSetter program, mentioned here last time) that "allows Mac OS 8.5 users to set all the hidden preferences of the Application Process Menu." It's from MAX Consulting. (Thanks, Lindsay Bruce.)

Aladdin Desktop Magician 1.0.1 is out.

A Better Finder Select 1.3 … Read more

Utilities Updates: Netscape 4.5 PR2; SwitchSetter and more

Netscape Communicator 4.5 PR2 (Preview Release) is now out. (Thanks, Thomas Scheithauer.)

SwitchSetter for 8.5 Mac OS 8.5 is not out yet, but we have already received word of an 8.5-specific utility: SwitcherSetter. "It lets you play with all the settings of the Application Switcher window."

G3 Strip 1.3 is out.

Dantz has announced Retrospect 4.1. "It makes protecting valuable data even easier by using the Internet to keep copies of critical files offsite. Other new features include enhanced performance, more device support, and improved reporting. Retrospect 4.1 will ship … Read more

Utilities Updates: ACTION Files 1.1, and more

ACTION Files 1.1 is out! This is the final release version. It's a free update for 1.0 users. It supports Mac OS 8.5 and has many new features (including the ability to set a default folder for an application).

NetChronometer 1.2.0 is out. It adds support for adding and editing custom time servers.

GoMac internationals arrive; new updates coming Proteron reports thatvarious international versions of GoMac 1.5 are now available. They add: "Now that we've finished these little projects for our overseas friends, we shall return to development on all the … Read more

Utilities Updates: FontAgent, IomegaWare and more

Insider FontAgent 2.7 is out. This font maintenance and repair utility "replaces" Font Box. FontAgent 2.7 adds hot web links as well automatic recovery features that enable the product to handle font collections that are in unstable and unusual conditions.

IomegaWare 1.0 is out New Iomega software, now called IomegaWare, has been released. This update contains Iomega Driver 6.02 and other updated utilities. As of this writing, it was not yet listed on the Iomega Web site, but you can get the files (macio10a.hqx and macio10b.hqx) from their ftp site. (Thanks, Vincent … Read more

Utilities Updates: File Buddy, Jeremy's CSM, HandyMan, and more

File Buddy 4.3.6 is out.

Quit CSM v1.6 is out. Quit CSM lets you quit applications without having to make them active. Among other things, it now runs PowerPC native and is Mac OS 8.5 compatible.

Designer's Studio 1.6 is out. It claims to be "the world's first WYSIWYG resource editor. Akamai Design has also released Scheme Switching 2.0, a Control Strip module that works with Kaleidoscope schemes.

Jeremy's CSM's 1.9.3 is available. It contains updates to the Application CSM, Temperature CSM, Sound Volume CSM, Volume Pro … Read more

Utilities Updates: ColorSync 2.5.1 and more

Conflict Catcher 8 is now shipping. Previously available only by downloading it, boxed copies are now in the pipeline. This means I should soon be getting the copies to mail to last month's contest winners!

Apple has released ColorSync 2.5.1. It 'provides new and enhanced features regarding Monitor calibration, AppleScript support, Profile cache file, Profiles folder and subfolders, Photoshop plug-ins, Multiprocessing, and 16 bit image support."

ACTION Files 1.1 is up to beta version 9.

Not really utilities, but still of special interest (at least to me!):

Wacom PenTools 3.0 is out. MailSmith 1.1 … Read more

Utilities Updates: WormGuard, Odd Jobs, and more

Navigator is a new utility for the Mac that "gives you instant access to every file on your computer, and its easy to use interface has virtually no learning curve. Navigator takes up no Desktop space - it resides in the Title Bar area of the active window -- and doesn't require learning any key combinations." It's also a possible alternative to Apple Menu Options, for those that have a problem with AMO.

WormGuard 1.0 is out. It's yet another AutoStart worm detection/repair utility.

Vaccine 4.2 is out. It's the latest … Read more